New member says Hi

ChrisRS (Chris) · #1 19-09-2009, 04:45 PM

Just a note to say Hi, and what a fantastic site this is. I'm getting back into astonomy after a 10 years or so break, and I've found the information available here so useful and interesting. I'm waiting now on the delivery of my new scope (Nexstar 8SE) to replace the old 6" Dob and I can't wait for first light

I'll be in touch
ChrisRS

renormalised (Carl) · #2 19-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Hi Chris, welcome to IIS

DavidU (Dave) · #3 19-09-2009, 04:57 PM

Welcome Chris, I too am back into it after 10+ years away from it.
Enjoy your stay.

WadeH (Wade) · #4 19-09-2009, 05:13 PM

A big welcome to IIS Chris.

Looks like a very nice unit you have comming. Enjoy!!

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #5 19-09-2009, 05:40 PM

Good on ya Chris.
Let us know how the new 8 incher goes.

Cheers.

starlooker (Duc) · #6 19-09-2009, 05:46 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Kevnool (Kev) · #7 19-09-2009, 07:39 PM

Hi Chris welcome on board.
Enjoy your stay.
Put up some posts and have a laugh and gain some knowledge.
Cheers Kev.

Lumen Miner (Mitchell) · #8 19-09-2009, 07:55 PM

Damn I'm 6th!!!!!

The buttons stuck!!!.....

Mike!!!???

G'day!! Nice to meet you!

stephenb (Stephen) · #9 19-09-2009, 07:59 PM

Welcome back to the hobby, Chris. I also took a break for a few years before returning. You'll love your 8SE. Look forward to hearing all about it in the forums!

hoo roo,

Stephen

garyp · #10 19-09-2009, 08:16 PM

Hi Chris and

to IIS.

See you around in the Forums

Cheers

Gary

shane.mcneil · #11 19-09-2009, 09:35 PM

Welcome Chris. I've read good things about that Scope. Would love to hear what you think.

Shane

Nightskystargaz (Thomas) · #12 20-09-2009, 02:06 AM

Chris,

Welcome Chris, to the IIS, from the U.S. Side.

,

Tom

ChrisRS (Chris) · #13 20-09-2009, 06:30 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys

I'm champing at the bit to get the new scope. I took advantage of a very good Xmas special sale - $$'s good

but I don't get my hands on it until the end of October

From some of the threads on IIS and Cloudy Nights I have some trepidation about potential alignment / backlash adjustment problems, but I know where to ask for help

. I'll post my findings in due course.
My 20 year old (self assembled kit) Dob is in need of repair and out of action.
In the meantime my 11x80 Fielder bino's are working overtime.

Matt Wastell (Matt) · #14 20-09-2009, 07:00 AM

Hi Chris

Welcome back! Let us know how your new scope performs - congratulations.

Jen · #15 20-09-2009, 12:03 PM

Chris welcome back to astronomy again and good luck with your new toy when it arrives

kustard (Simon) · #16 20-09-2009, 04:09 PM

Heya.

Long time lurker, first (well maybe post #3) time poster.

I too have been out of the astro loop for about 10 years, but I recently got a nice CPC925 and had it out last night with some great astro company.

It's so nice to be back in the fold

dpastern (Dave Pastern) · #17 20-09-2009, 04:39 PM

Welcome Chris, have fun with that scope!

Dave

garyp · #18 20-09-2009, 06:58 PM

Welcome along too Simon. Enjoy your stay here.

Cheers

Gary

stephenb (Stephen) · #19 20-09-2009, 09:10 PM

Welcome aboard, Simon

spearo (Frank) · #20 20-09-2009, 09:36 PM

Welcome aboard Chris
frank